ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN THE OC

Orange County is filled with wonderful ideas for a romantic evening.

From seaside strolls with gentle ocean breezes to gondola rides into the Southern California sunset, Orange County is filled with wonderful ideas for a memorable romantic evening on the town. We’re here to help plan the ultimate date night, starting with dinner at one of these top romantic Orange County restaurants.

Located at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, AnQi blends fashion and Euro-Vietnamese fusion cuisine with dishes such as Mongolian lamb chops and Misoyaki butterfish. The environment at AnQi is a perfect blend of elegance, glamour and romance, with a contemporary Vietnamese aesthetic that includes a 60-foot professional catwalk and crystal stream.

This cliff-top restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point offers a Pan-Latin menu which includes delicious dishes such as petite lamb lollipops, grilled Spanish octopus and avocado crab cocktail. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows with some of the most impressive views of Orange County’s famous coastline, making it a glamorous restaurant for amorous couples to enjoy dinner with a breathtaking Southern California sunset as a backdrop.

Andrea, the signature restaurant at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, offers Italian cuisine with farm-to-table ingredients. Its outdoor terraces offer stunning views of the Pacific, and the ocean breezes add to the ambiance for a perfect romantic experience. Did we mention that the restaurant also makes fresh pasta and gelato daily?

Old and new and rustic refined are among the “essential pairs” at WATERTABLE, located inside the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Floor-to-ceiling windows make for an airy and bright dining area that perfectly embodies the coastal vibe of Huntington Beach, and unique offerings such as small shareable plates served in Mason jars at the restaurant’s bar area make it an ideal romantic destination for another essential pair.

Located in Irvine, Bistango is an elegant restaurant that offers New American cuisine and an award-winning wine list. Adding to the romantic ambiance of the restaurant are seasonally-rotated modern art exhibits, a full-service patio, live entertainment every night and a dancefloor where you and your partner can dance the night away.

An elegant steakhouse and a happening local hangout come together as one at Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach. The tavern downstairs is a great place to enjoy bites such as Wagyu beef tartare and grab a cocktail. Upstairs guests will find a cozy ambiance with white linen and chandeliers highlighting the chic decor. Additionally, the steakhouse’s wine list is expansive and features labels from across the world.

Located at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, AnQi blends fashion and Euro-Vietnamese fusion cuisine.

Cities

Orange County

Known around the world as "The OC," Orange County, California
envelops you in the ultimate Southern California lifestyle… casual
sophistication, pristine beaches, legendary theme parks and
endless options for fun in the sun or cultural exploration. With
sun-soaked days and star-filled nights, here you'll be immersed in
the real California dream.

HIGHLIGHTS

2. Buena Park

Buena Park is known as the entertainment capital of Southern
California and birthplace of the boysenberry. Meet Snoopy and ride
world-class roller coasters at Knott's Berry Farm, enjoy dozens of
waterslides at Knott's Soak City waterpark, choose from three
interactive dinner shows and dine at award-winning restaurants
like Porto's Bakery & Café or Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor.

1. Anaheim

Anaheim is home to the Anaheim Packing House, a historical
citrus-packing facility turned eclectic food hall with over 20
independent eateries ranging from international cuisine to
American comfort food. A city brimming with a local sports
culture, Anaheim boasts two professional sports teams: the Los
Angeles Angels and the Anaheim Ducks.

6. Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach was recently voted the “Best California Beach” by
USA Today. With 10 miles of pristine coastline, enjoy beach yoga,
surf lessons, bird-watching in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, sunset
bonfires, and pampering spas or a signature event such as the
California Wine Festival. Huntington Beach has the most oceanfront
rooms within a one-mile stretch on the West Coast.

3. Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa is the internationally acclaimed arts and theater
district in Orange County. Stay in the City of the Arts® and enjoy
concerts at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, experience designer
shopping at South Coast Plaza, boutique shopping at The OC Mix,
and support “little American business” at The LAB and The CAMP.

9. Newport Beach

Beyond the radiant sun, sand and surf, discover the sophisticated
charm of Newport Beach, California. With the largest recreational
harbor on the west coast, there are ten miles of extraordinary
fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities. Ten
distinct neighborhoods make up Newport Beach, each with its own
unique personality, natural beauty and story to share.

7. Irvine

Irvine is where community, business and nature are in harmony.
Beautifully manicured office parks are surrounded by more than
16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space, the
most in the county, offering residents and visitors alike
preserved natural habitats and wildlands with miles of hiking and
biking trails.

8. Laguna Beach

The artist colony of Laguna Beach is one of Orange County’s hidden
gems, located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The
city’s topography is unique to other California coastal cities
with its seven miles of coves and beaches where visitors can
explore sea caves, tide pools, oceanside bluffs, natural tide
pools and of course, sandy beaches, all within city limits.

4. Dana Point

Dana Point is a perfect blend and meld of the natural and
beautiful harmony of the cliffs, the beaches, the harbor, the
stunning world-class resorts. It’s a comfortable, surfer town that
invites one and all. Known for its four breathtaking coastal
resorts, Dana Point offers accommodations for every lifestyle and
corporate meetings.

Orange County

Known around the world as "The OC," Orange County, California
envelops you in the ultimate Southern California lifestyle…
casual sophistication, pristine beaches, legendary theme parks
and endless options for fun in the sun or cultural exploration.
With sun-soaked days and star-filled nights, here you'll be
immersed in the real California dream.

Cities

1. Anaheim

Anaheim is home to the Anaheim Packing House, a historical
citrus-packing facility turned eclectic food hall with over 20
independent eateries ranging from international cuisine to
American comfort food. A city brimming with a local sports
culture, Anaheim boasts two professional sports teams: the Los
Angeles Angels and the Anaheim Ducks.

2. Buena Park

Buena Park is known as the entertainment capital of Southern
California and birthplace of the boysenberry. Meet Snoopy and
ride world-class roller coasters at Knott's Berry Farm, enjoy
dozens of waterslides at Knott's Soak City waterpark, choose
from three interactive dinner shows and dine at award-winning
restaurants like Porto's Bakery & Café or Farrell’s Ice Cream
Parlor.

3. Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa is the internationally acclaimed arts and theater
district in Orange County. Stay in the City of the Arts® and
enjoy concerts at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, experience
designer shopping at South Coast Plaza, boutique shopping at The
OC Mix, and support “little American business” at The LAB and
The CAMP.

4. Dana Point

Dana Point is a perfect blend and meld of the natural and
beautiful harmony of the cliffs, the beaches, the harbor, the
stunning world-class resorts. It’s a comfortable, surfer town
that invites one and all. Known for its four breathtaking
coastal resorts, Dana Point offers accommodations for every
lifestyle and corporate meetings.

6. Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach was recently voted the “Best California Beach”
by USA Today. With 10 miles of pristine coastline, enjoy beach
yoga, surf lessons, bird-watching in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands,
sunset bonfires, and pampering spas or a signature event such as
the California Wine Festival. Huntington Beach has the most
oceanfront rooms within a one-mile stretch on the West Coast.

7. Irvine

Irvine is where community, business and nature are in harmony.
Beautifully manicured office parks are surrounded by more than
16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space,
the most in the county, offering residents and visitors alike
preserved natural habitats and wildlands with miles of hiking
and biking trails.

8. Laguna Beach

The artist colony of Laguna Beach is one of Orange County’s
hidden gems, located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego.
The city’s topography is unique to other California coastal
cities with its seven miles of coves and beaches where visitors
can explore sea caves, tide pools, oceanside bluffs, natural
tide pools and of course, sandy beaches, all within city limits.

9. Newport Beach

Beyond the radiant sun, sand and surf, discover the
sophisticated charm of Newport Beach, California. With the
largest recreational harbor on the west coast, there are ten
miles of extraordinary fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic
sports activities. Ten distinct neighborhoods make up Newport
Beach, each with its own unique personality, natural beauty and
story to share.